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Fire and Water
Fire and Water
Eco Landscape Design & BuildEco Landscape Design & Build
Innis Casey Photography
Point Dume Residence
Point Dume Residence
GEL: Griffin Enright LandscapeGEL: Griffin Enright Landscape
A grass path through a rock garden featuring a large rock fountain.
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern home exterior landscape design
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern home exterior landscape design
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern home exterior landscape design. Photo by William MacCollum.
Contra Verde
Contra Verde
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
SimTek Faux Stone Privacy Fence
SimTek Faux Stone Privacy Fence
Superior Fence Co of San AntonioSuperior Fence Co of San Antonio
UPTOWN ALBUQUERQUE REDO
UPTOWN ALBUQUERQUE REDO
Robert Carmody and ABQ Real EstateRobert Carmody and ABQ Real Estate
This cheerful + convenient Urban Abode is exactly what you need right now! Totally transformed with a modernized layout & top notch, low maintenance materials & finishes. A light filled, open kitchen + great room live large, allowing for flexibility in the use of the space. Ample storage throughout! BIG bonus is the large utility/flex room that can serve a variety of needs. Custom kitchen features timeless + modern gray cabinets, classic carrara style counters, stunning metallic glass tile, Energy Star SS appliances, brushed hardware, recessed lights + breakfast bar/work station! Brand new Master & Guest Bathrooms! Low-E WIndows, Luxury Vinyl Plank Floors, LED Lighting, Fans, Upgraded 200amp Electrical, H20 Heater, New Cooler, Fresh Paint, Bkyd Fire Pit + TruGrass, Covered Patio + MORE! More...
Golf Course
Golf Course
Blooming VistasBlooming Vistas
Gorgeous modern landscape with clean lines and stunning detail.
Commonspace
Commonspace
Hastings Construction IncHastings Construction Inc
Both apartments have access to the backyard common area which features a small firepit.
Container Gardens
Container Gardens
Table2GardenTable2Garden
Contemporary New Home Landscape - Caledonia
Contemporary New Home Landscape - Caledonia
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
We collaborated with the architect of the home to design the poured concrete retaining wall. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Xeriscape
Xeriscape
Drip Landscape and Tree ServiceDrip Landscape and Tree Service
Contemporary Modern Rebuild on 10th Avenue & K Street
Contemporary Modern Rebuild on 10th Avenue & K Street
Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.
This large expanse of lawn needed a major make over. Designer added many color full water wise shrubs, ornamental grasses and perennials. Took out 85% of existing lawn and added a new patio, steps, garden with grow boxes and strategic screens too. Designed for maximum enjoyment and preserving/enhancing their views while saving much water and maintenance. Rick Laughlin, APLD
Shade Garden 2
Shade Garden 2
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Palo Alto 2
Palo Alto 2
Randy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape ArchitectureRandy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape Architecture
Dining area and fire feature. Jason LIske, photographer
Modern Irvine
Modern Irvine
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Succulents and agave's in decorative pebble near an ipe wood deck with built-in seating an a prefabricated fire pit by restoration hardware. Studio H Landscape Architecture
Parkland Residence, Beverly Hills
Parkland Residence, Beverly Hills
MGS ArchitectureMGS Architecture
Photography by Matthew Momberger
Suburban Modern with Pool
Suburban Modern with Pool
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
In a suburb less than 3 miles from Manhattan an old house underwent a major facelift. I had a good fortune of being invited to participate on the garden design and installation. In the front a simple corten steel frame lifts an arrangement of Carex Pensilvanica, that will mature into a lawn that will not need mowing. Playful clusters of Boxwoods add structure and winter interest.
Contemporary Masterpiece
Contemporary Masterpiece
Noel Cross+ArchitectsNoel Cross+Architects
Strata Landscape Architecture Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios
Dining under the Oaks
Dining under the Oaks
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
We designed a small space in the lower garden for the clients to enjoy the view.
SK Ranch Main House
SK Ranch Main House
BK.Architect LLCBK.Architect LLC
Robert Reck

Modern Garden with Gravel Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed modern garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a modern front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your modern front garden design.

How should I design my modern back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a modern garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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